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iPhone 17 Air Rumored to Feature 12GB RAM and Ultra-Thin Design

Apple is reportedly finalizing plans for its September launch, with the iPhone 17 Air expected to match Pro models in memory while introducing a record-thin 5.5mm profile.

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iPhone 17 Air may measure as slim as 5.65mm at its thinnest point
iPhone 17 series set for major performance upgrade this year, here’s what we know so far.
Apple usually announces its new iPhone lineup in September

Overview

  • Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reports that the iPhone 17 Air will feature 12GB of RAM, aligning with the Pro and Pro Max models, to support advanced AI capabilities.
  • The iPhone 17 Air is rumored to measure just 5.5mm at its thinnest point, making it the slimmest iPhone ever produced.
  • Apple is expected to keep the base iPhone 17 at 8GB of RAM, pending supply chain evaluations that are set to conclude by May.
  • The RAM upgrade reflects Apple's focus on enhancing on-device AI performance through its Apple Intelligence initiative, which requires a minimum of 8GB RAM.
  • All iPhone 18 models, planned for release in 2026, are projected to adopt 12GB RAM as a standard feature, signaling a broader shift towards AI-optimized hardware.